Principal Financial stock gains on a $2.50 EPS beat
Published on 09/01/2026 at 22:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Principal Financial Group (US74251V1026) stock traded at USD 110.16 as of September 1, 2026, while the company reported second-quarter 2026 EPS of $2.50 and revenue of $3.99 billion. MarketBeat said the shares were down 1.1 percent at the open, with a market capitalization of $23.59 billion and a 12-month range of $77.90 to $116.61.
Q2 beat and dividend
According to MarketBeat, the second-quarter 2026 EPS of $2.50 beat the consensus estimate of $2.33 by $0.17. Revenue for the quarter was $3.99 billion versus $4.11 billion expected, and net margin came in at 9.93 percent.
The same report said Principal raised its quarterly dividend to $0.84 per share from $0.82. That lifts the annualized payout to $3.36 per share and implies a yield of about 3.1 percent.
Analysts stay cautious
MarketBeat also reported a consensus Hold rating and an average price target of $106.67, with individual targets ranging from $92 to $125. That leaves the stock above the average target but below the 12-month high of $116.61.
For investors, the split is clear: the earnings beat supports the share price, while the revenue miss and cautious analyst tone keep the valuation debate open.
Principal Financial income stream and capital return
The latest quarter combined a $2.50 EPS result, a $0.84 dividend and a $23.59 billion market value, which keeps the focus on profit quality and payout discipline.
Principal products
Principal's business is built around retirement services, asset management and insurance solutions. MarketBeat said the group also offers retirement plan recordkeeping, annuities, life and disability insurance, employee benefits and wealth management services.
Stock level and range
Principal Financial Group shares stood at USD 110.16 as of September 1, 2026. The stock sat between a 12-month low of USD 77.90 and a 12-month high of USD 116.61, with the current level still close to the top of that range.
Principal Financial Group at a glance
- Company: Principal Financial Group, Inc.
- ISIN: US74251V1026
- Ticker: PFG
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of September 1, 2026): USD 110.16
- Market capitalization: USD 23.59 billion (as of September 1, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financials / Diversified Financial Services
- Index membership: Not listed in a major DACH index
Dividend and valuation
The quarterly dividend of $0.84 per share is paired with a 46.59 percent payout ratio, according to MarketBeat. That combination keeps capital return visible while the market still prices the stock at 15.65 times earnings.
